Natural Flavor The Industry as We Know It. Is Changing ABOUT US Advanced Biotech is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high- quality Natural flavoring ingredients & botanical extracts for the food/beverage, cosmetic and personal care industries. With over 25 years of experience working with Fermentation processing & botanical extracts, we help develop new innovative and functional products for today’s competitive marketplace. Our company prides Science and The of Art Flavor itself in the ability to cater to our customer’s specific needs while maintaining our focus on integrity, honesty and the commitment to high quality product standards. We proudly offer our quality Natural ingredients to companies around the world. A Citrus is Back Lemons, limes, tangerines, oranges, mandarins – they’re all popping up all over shelves and on menus in a wide range of applications. We expect to see a continued boom in the popularity of citrus in the next year or two, with yogurt, frozen desserts, nutrition bars, sports gels and powders, and many more products all getting a citrus twist. Inspired By Nature By Inspired Citrus Applications Dairy Bars Chips We are seeing citrus in many different applications, Brands are shifting towards sustainable nutrition in an effort New snack innovations are becoming more in tune which will increase even more during 2020-21. Baby to tap into sustainability innovations beyond packaging. with consumer interest in flavor, texture and food innovation is focused on nutritional boosts and These products highlight the naturalness and holistic healing better-for-you choices. In addition to adding dietary diverse flavors, while milk from animals other than of immune-boosting botanicals. Brands targeting gut health fiber to a product, fibers from fruits and vegetables cows is arriving in Asia. Trendy superfoods emerge to can capitalize on consumers' continued interest in the natural are being used to improve sensory attributes, elevate the health image of baby food. goodness of plants. Naturally occurring fiber from seeds, nuts including texture, mouthfeel and moisture and grains provides ways to bring 'plant power' to gut health retention. formulations. These plant-based ingredients also answer demand for clean label formulations. Product Spotlight ABT CODE: 6191 Fun Fact RED GRAPEFRUIT Restaurants are finding inspiration ESSENCE NATURAL from the better-for-you innovation in retail alcohol with the rise of alcoholic FEMA: 4846 seltzers that are lighter in calories with CAS: 8016-20-4 simpler ingredients lists. Restaurants are finding inspiration from the better-for-you innovation in retail alcohol with the rise of alcoholic seltzers that are lighter in calories with simpler ingredients lists. Product Spotlight ABT CODE: 1804 Fun Fact 2 TROPICAL OXATHIANE Citrus flavors are likely to be well- received by the 45% of Chinese RTD PG NATURAL tea users who drink tea for refreshment, especially during hot weather. ABT CODE: 1803 2 TROPICAL OXATHIANE ETOH NATURAL Lime as a beverage flavor increased 65% on menus tracked in Q3 2016-19. Moreover, lime and strawberry grew as a beverage flavor by 123%, and ginger and lime grew as a beverage flavor by 78% in this same time frame. This growth is largely driven by margaritas and other cocktails such as caipirinhas. It's also driven by lime sodas and sparkling waters. Lime and other citrus fruits produce juice more easily than other fruits, creating an inherent natural positioning that consumers relate to. Indeed, "freshly squeezed" preparations are also growing alongside lime flavors in beverages. Product Spotlight ABT CODE: Fun Fact 6140 ORANGE PEEL Thanks to giant brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Citrus flavors, namely EXTRACT NATURAL lemon, lime and orange, feature prominently in new launches, offering FEMA: 2824 a popular refreshing and sweet flavor CAS: 8008-57-9 profile. In the US, 24% of CSD consumers Rising health awareness among consumers is driving brands would be encouraged to drink more to offer specific health benefits without compromising on soft drinks if they had unique flavors, rising to 30% for heavy CSD exciting flavors that can further entice consumers to feel consumers. This suggests brands they have made the right choice. should be more bold and experimental with flavors in CSD innovation. Flavor Drives RTD Tea Purchase The image of tea is being modernized with functional health claims and eco-friendly features, while RTD tea brands explore new textures. Explore the next 'citrus' or 'floral' flavors in RTD teas as these are the most popular flavor profiles in the category. Lavender and bamboo are emerging flavors, which have potential to be more widely found in RTD teas in Asia. Citrus flavors are likely to be well-received by the 45% of Chinese RTD tea users who drink tea for refreshment, especially during hot weather. Healing From Within Defend against disease with immunity boosting products As consumers look for products that protect them from rising health issues and focus on healthy ageing, products made to support immunity have potential to flourish. 2016 2019 Product Spotlight ABT CODE: 6190 Fun Fact GREEN TEA EXTRACT Tea brands have mainly been focused (ALCOHOL FREE) NATURAL on promoting the natural health benefits of tea, but fortifying blends CAS: 84650-60-2 with added nutrients remains a rather niche approach in the market. The image of tea is being modernized with functional health According to Mintel GNPD, only 2% of claims and eco-friendly features (eg plastic-free teabags), total tea launches in Europe featured a while RTD tea brands explore new textures. Certain teas 'vitamin-/mineral'-fortified claim. and infusions are associated with delivering health benefits, like chamomile with calming and fennel with digestive support, but there are untapped opportunities to make these functional benefits more overt. Increasing the share of functional tea launches would capitalize on existing consumer interest in this area and potentially recruit new users. Product Spotlight ABT CODE: 1384 Fun Fact ABT VANFORALL Trending functional fiber ingredients in PLUS™ NATURAL low/reduced-sugar products can TTB APPROVED NATURAL VANILLIN continue to grow by also promoting prebiotic and digestive FEMA: 3107 health benefits. CAS: 121-33-5 Consumers want a healthy alcohol elixir, causing kombucha to branch into alcohol. The popularity and versatility of kombucha has seen some brands venture beyond the RTD tea category and into the alcoholic drink sector. Tea flavors are brewing in confectionery products such as layered matcha cream Fusion wafer cookies and a chai chocolate bar. From matcha ice cream to cake and chocolate – the traditional Japanese green tea is a trendy ingredient around the world. Producers of the tea are cashing in. As of this writing, there are now more than 4.75 million posts in Instagram under #matcha, some of which garnering thousands of ‘likes’ in the process. Tea Green Tea 39,854 980 32,258 950 Power To The Plants Botanical extracts add authenticity to natural claims o With consumers increasingly seeking better-for-you food and drink options, functional ingredients give typically frowned upon products such as RTDs and CSDs a much needed health halo. Self Care S Feed Your Skin Consumers want to manage their stress and sleep deficit. There are opportunities for Ingredient Trends: food and drink manufacturers to Chamomile, Valerian, Lavender, incorporate adaptogens and nervines into Thyme, Sage, St. John’s products for stressed-out consumers to help them gain control over their stress. Product Spotlight ABT CODE: 7016 Fun Fact CHAMOMILE EXTRACT Over the last five years, 35% of food, ORGANIC drink, or healthcare launches with adaptogen or adaptogenic in the ABT CODE: product description came from the US. 6154 LAVENDER EXTRACT NATURAL CAS: 90063-37-9 Consumers are increasingly switched on to their own emotional wellbeing and are looking for ways to support and build on this. This drives the need for brands to create food and drink products that can fight stress. the "feel-good factor" is a major factor behind food choices with 34% of younger consumers aged 16-24 agreeing that they eat healthily to make them feel good. They also seem to connect with the idea that emotional health is as fundamental as physical health to overall well-being, with health and happiness intrinsically linked. FFunctional Sports and energy brands can look beyond functional health Awaken the Glow the Within Awaken claims that are commonly attributed to the categories (energy-boosting and increased alertness). Cognitive functionality through the use of nootropical ingredients and digestive health are themes which are currently being explored. Spicy Flavor Trends Consumers want to travel the world through food. The amount of restaurants offering world cuisines is increasing everywhere and supermarkets are listing more and more options on world food. During the next two years, Italian spices and flavors will continue to grow, alongside Indian flavors and curries and Chinese meals and spices – and with it, their spices Inspired By the Spice of By Life Inspired Product Spotlight ABT CODE: 6188 Fun Fact AJI AMARILLO PEPPER Crackle Snacks Bicol Express Potato Chips (Spicy Coconut Potato Chips) are EXTRACT NATURAL described as an iconic Filipino dish now in potato chip form, and are made with CAS: 122384-75-2 100% premium potatoes. According to the manufacturer, they Snack producers turn to texture to engage with more consumers. have taken the delicate sweetness of At the same time, snack manufacturers are innovating with more coconut and combined it with the intense spicy taste and offering richer cheese flavors. Companies volcanic spiciness of chili for a wild are also tapping into Filipino dishes and turning them into snacks. flavor fit for the adventurous. Snack producers are innovating with different cheese and spicy flavors such as jalapeño and smoked chili. In the 12 months to June 2019, cheese was the most popular flavor in snacks, accounting for 11% of launches while spice/spicy represented 6% of launches.